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Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history Different Colored Eyes Day Pecan Pie Day Etch-a-Sketch goes on sale. (1960) Paper bag day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=89
Worried your 9th or 10th grader doesn’t “give back” enough for college admissions? Help them stand out! Everything your child does after eight grade counts for college! Enroll your teen in Citizens of Our Planet’s Summer Academy for a fun, rewarding week of community service and get a jump on college and merit scholarships! With 138,000 high schools nationwide, even some valedictorians won’t get in to their top choice college. Give your teen the competitive edge, a sense of purpose, the joy of helping others and community service hours August 6th-10th in the Conejo Valley. They will write an essay, learn CPR and gain valuable experience volunteering at a variety of spots. www.citizensofourplanet/academy/
Calabasas Preschool – Montessori of Malibu Canyon Calabasas Distinguished Preschool Montessori of Malibu Canyon – Now Enrolling for Fall 2012 For children, ages 2-6 – Offering K. This unique school offers a safe, secure and clean campus. *Certified Master Teachers *Exciting & Magical Curriculum *Large Classrooms (Nearly 1000 Square Feet!) *Daily Yoga *Music, Dance and Fine Arts *Little Travelers Curriculum *Parent Education Workshops *BPA Free *Organic Gardening *Over an acre playground! Professional and Caring teachers who are dedicated and passionate! Call (818)880-0555 to Schedule a tour.
If you are stumped as to what to do for your child’s next b-day party, Mad Dog Party Has ALL the attractions you need to make your event one to remember! I had them for my son’s celebration & it was TRULY BEYOND AWESOME! Choose from: * Gamers Paradise-SIX 52″ TV’s & gaming systems on a mobile platform. * Laser Tag & Dodge Ball-They set up the barriers & run the games, hassle free! * Human Hamster Balls-Roll around, race through obstacles and have fun in these life sized air Hamster balls. Deemed L.A. Parent magazines Best, they’re the Ultimate Mobile Gaming Experience. Located where ever you need them to be, their truck offers (6) 52″ HDTV’s with all the video game fun you’d ever want + DirecTV satellite! **Mid-week” special of $50 off (Mon.-Thurs.)**
Water Whisperer Swim School: SWIM IN 10 LESSONS! Sign up for lessons during the last two work weeks of July and get $15 off a set of ten privates. See what CBS says: http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/top-lists/best-swim-lessons-in-los-angeles/. Three summers ago, educator Emily Cohen M.Ed, who developed the program, helped my then 4 yr olds, who were afraid, swim & become safer in the water. The WW has many happy Jen’s List clients! Click http://www.thewaterwhisperer.com/videoandpics.html to see all of the WW’s videos & read testimonials. Over 95% success rate in getting kids 3 and up (but they start with babies) to swim in 10 lessons. Gentle, developmental and creative. Heated, saline, covered pool. In Sherman Oaks & Woodland Hills.
Functional and Chic Children’s Accessories and Home Goods Finally, a product where mom and dad’s don’t have to spend a fortune to have their child play and be SAFE, STYLISH and CHIC. Posh Play’s signature collection includes fine play mats, changing pads, and bibs available through http://www.poshplaymat.com. Posh Play is not only luxurious and swanky, but created by two mothers who are environmentally responsible! What’s not to love???
Kids Therapy Made Simple Grown Up & Me Groups just south of Beverly Hills! Spaces still available! Sign up Now! At Kids Therapy Made Simple’s Grown Up & Me groups, grownups are offered a compassionate setting to explore the everyday challenges of being a parent, while children are provided with the opportunity to navigate their social, emotional and motor development through music, movement and play. Groups are led by Occupational Therapist Dr. Lisa J Lewis, OTD, OTR/L, MACLP and Child Development Specialist Kadie Bogart, MA. Contact info@kidstms.com to reserve a spot for you & your child today!
Host Families Needed for International Exchange Program You can make a difference! By opening your home to a foreign exchange student, you will have an opportunity to personally shape your image of America that “your” student will carry home. ESI Host families offer a caring environment, want to share American culture, provide room and meals and receive a $650 monthly stipend per student. ESI students are 15-18 years old, bring spending money, are eager to share cultures, speak English, have full insurance. Contact lindawerner66@gmail.com for info. http://www.exchange-service.org/
25 (more) awesome iPhone tips and tricks http://shopping.yahoo.com/blogs/digital-crave/25-more-awesome-iphone-tips-tricks-202159530.html
Save Money On These Great Deals, Support Local Businesses and Give Back to a School or Non-Profit 10 Cross Fit Sessions at Evolution for only $40 valued at $150…that’s only $4.00 a class 3 Hour Photography Class for only $60 valued at $120 Gymnastics Summer Camp offers starting at $35.00 more than 50% off and so many more great deals………. Make a difference in our community with Affective Living; bringing great daily deals, supporting local businesses and giving back 15% net profit on each deal to the school or non-profit you select. Sign up, save and give at www.AffectiveLiving.com and like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AffectiveLiving.
Best Karate Studio Ever! For 26 years, Team Karate Centers has been coaching people, of all ages, in the process of learning & practicing the martial arts as a tool for learning and practicing the art of being a more complete, proactive, and empowered human being. They help instill valuable character traits, beliefs, and habits. They teach a brand of self-defense that transcends the block, kick, punch, and throw – and includes the self-defense skills of kindness, empathy, community, and compassion. If you are looking for something fun & extraordinarily engaging, interesting, and life-enhancing, they’re masters of making it easy to get started. We’ve been a part of this studio for 6+ years and absolutely LOVE IT THERE!
Things You Should Never Buy Used http://www.circleofmoms.com/article/things
Having a baby? Club MomMe and BabyGizmo make it fun. Everyone wins something! Thursday, July 19th at 6:30 pm at Kidville Brentwood They’ll go through each registry category & discuss top picks and what you really need. Dinner, dessert and refreshments served by MotherBees. Special appearance by Leslie Newton, Founder of timi & leslie. Every mom-to-be gets a gift bag with Peeled Snacks and FULL size goodies worth $60+. One giveaway entry for items like an Orbit Stroller, Britax B-Ready Stroller, Britax Infant and Convertible Car Seat, Fisher Price Cradle Swing & Bouncer and more worth $6,000+! One additional giveaway if you donate diapers to LA Diaper Drive. Jen’s List Special-$5 off with code Jen. 10 lucky moms get a Skip Hop Bottle Bag. http://babyregistrybasics.eventbrite.com/
Family Yoga Sunday, July 15th from 11am-12pm Family Yoga welcomes all ages and promotes family togetherness. Individual, partner and group poses, simple breathing techniques and creative movement make this a fun and active time for everyone. This unique class is free for YogaWorks members and $8 for each non-member. It is taught by Certified Yoga Instructor, Julie Markovitz RYT. Email julie@danceyoga.com or visit www.danceyoga.com for more information. Westlake Yoga Works 2475 Townsgate Road in Westlake Village, 91361
Research/Focus Groups Seeking Male (Ages 12-14) research participants with High-Functioning Autism/Aspergers Disorder – Pays $80) The Emotion and Personality Lab at Cal. State University, Northridge is seeking research participants for a study on personality. Parents* and son qualify if: * You have a son age 12-17 and has been diagnosed with High-functioning Autism, or Aspergers Disorder. *Speak English as a primary language *Be able to complete 2-2.5 hours of Psychological tests, including computer tests *Have no auditory or visual impairments Call 818.677.6243 or email csun.psych.lab@gmail.com for more info. http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/ AND Looking for bloggers with kids under 7 to attend a roundtable/screening of The Oogieloves in The Big Balloon Adventure, a new interactive movie Tuesday, July 17th from 9:30am-12:30pm Contact Jeanmuch@aol.com for info. Raleigh Studios Hollywood – Chaplin Theater 5300 Melrose Ave in Hollywood
The “Science of Tantrums” Learning Lecture Thursday, July 19th from 7-9:30pm This lecture is designed to introduce the “science” behind a toddler tantrum and how to deal with them effectively. The lecture breaks down into detail the two different types of tantrums and why they are handled differently. Topics discussed will include: parenting and understanding the toddler brain, helping toddlers with their BIG feelings, the science behind crying and separation anxiety, and more. Both parents are encouraged to attend. Location: Outside the Box Center in Woodland Hills, located at 6100 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, #2220 inWoodland Hills, 91367. Call (818) 348-PLAY (7529) or register online at www.otbee.com “Special Events” (left margin of the homepage).
Burbank Temple Emanu El ECC Prospective Parent Play Date! Families are invited to spend a morning at the BTEE to meet the teachers and pre-school families. Special discounted tuition rates will be given to new families that register during this event. They will also introduce the new Hot Lunch Program! Meet Chef Gina and enjoy a food tasting! Fun & Exciting activities planned for parents and children. For more information and to RSVP, call (818) 845-6601 or email preschooldirector@btee.org.
Experts Pregnancy Panel, Understanding Your Choices for Pregnancy & Labor: 2 Hearts Yoga, Sherman Oaks
Great Interview with Loads of Recommendations from Local Mom, Christina Simon, on LA Moms Dig “It teaches you to stop being insecure and start believing you can do anything you want.” ~Evelyn
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Designs by Victoria: Host an Individual or Group Jewelry Showing With a Local Mom-Owned Business
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Your teen learning “behind the wheel” skills
Is Free Play Essential for Normal Emotional Development?
A Jens List member is writing a book about how to fundraise for your kids’ school and wants to hear from other moms/dads in different school districts If you have ideas that have worked at your school and want to share them, email sbswingskirt@gmail.com. Let her know what city you live in and how big the school is and if it’s public or private.
Your Jr. Chef can make Mixed Berry Jam
Get 20% Off Earth Mama Angel Baby at Integrity Botanicals Integrity Botanicals is your online source for natural, safe and effective beauty products. Get 20% off now through the end of July on all Earth Mama Angel Baby products! Earth Mama Angel Baby makes the highest-quality, certified-organic soaps, salves, lotions and massage oils for Mommy and Baby. The products are 100% free of toxins, cruelty-free, gluten-free, vegan, and free from all artificial preservatives, fragrances and dyes. Use discount code MOMMY20 upon checkout to redeem this offer.
Your Jr. Chef can make Salsa di Pomodoro
The Pura Kiki from Pura Stainless is the only 100% plastic-free juvenile bottle on the global market and the safest bottle available Independent testing on Pura Kiki bottles shows no detectable levels of BPA, nitrosamines, phthalates, and PVC. In addition, Kiki features a unique and patent pending modular lid design that allows the products to adapt to, and grow with, each child and have been recognized as a cutting edge bottle and modern alternative to existing plastic, stainless and glass bottles.And, don’t forget about the kiinde kozii, a low temperature, ultra-fast breastmilk and bottle warmer that is the first and only warmer specifically designed to follow CDC and AAP guidelines for safely warming breastmilk. http://www.purastainless.com/products/infants/
The valley’s best dessert tables for kid’s birthdays Half Baked Co. is a healthy bakery that bakes with half the fat, calories and sugar, specializing in kid’s birthday dessert tables. They have a variety of vegan and gluten free options and everything is customized to your party theme! Tell them you found them on Jen’s List and get $10 off your next dessert table.
Texas Named Top US State for Business 2012 http://finance.yahoo.com/news/texas-named-america%E2%80%99s-top-state-for-business-2012.html
Bookkeeper/Organizer Available Do you wish that someone would pay your bills for you? To free up your time to do other things, or to organize your home office so it’s uncluttered and you can get to your files easily? Michelle has over 12 years of experience helping people who are in this same situation. If you don’t have time to do it, don’t want to, or just need help getting on track, contact her at 818-943-3731 or mcarnahan@mail.com. She’s available whenever you need her. |
Thursday July 12 2012
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